Patient Safety Technician, NICU

About the role

The Patient Safety Technician works under the direct supervision of the RN and is an active member of the health care team. Under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, the Patient Safety Technician performs a variety of routine duties to include feeding, dressing, or toileting, observing changes in the status of patients, maintaining the safety of patients who are confused, at high risk for falls, or require one-to-one observation, providing a clean and safe environment, assisting with department tasks as needed, transporting patients, unit secretary tasks, and other related duties. At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.

Responsibilities

• Feeding, dressing, or toileting patients
• Observing changes in patient status
• Maintaining safety of patients who are confused, at high risk for falls, or require one-to-one observation
• Providing a clean and safe environment
• Assisting with department tasks as needed
• Transporting patients
• Performing unit secretary tasks
• Other related duties

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Customer service experience preferred
• BLS certification required

Skills

• Empathetic
• Good communication skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility)
• Wellness benefits
• Retirement benefits